Techniques:
Irimi Jitsu: The art of using body change. This technique is used to protect the body, while allowing the student to safely enter and evade the attack, striking the opponent if necessary.

Atemi Jitsu: The art of striking the limbs. The technique also sets up the opponent's body for a more severe strike if needed.

Tuite Jitsu: The art of pinning an opponent. The technique uses nerve stimulation, instead of mechanical locking, to defend against being grabbed anywhere on the body.

Kyusho Jitsu: The art of incapacitating through the body's pressure points. This technique renders the attacker unable to attack any further.

For an art to be successful for life protection it must blend all of these techniques together and be linked in a way to allow them to realized in a moment's notice. In other words the techniques must flow from one to another without the least bit of hesitation. This is facilitated by the teaching of proper body change and irimi (entering) in relation to an attack.

Ethics:
Our program adheres to the ethical tenets found in the martial arts systems of old values that are paramount in the mental health of all people: values of self-worth, honesty, integrity, self-control, an indomitable spirit, and most of all, the courage to stand for truth and justice.

Competitions:
We believe that tournaments and competition rob the martial arts student of the true benefits of the Martial Arts. The techniques you learn for competitions will not work in real self-defense. They simply give the student a false sense of security and are considered Sports Martial Arts only. True martial arts does not teach aggression but rather restraint. Techniques are only used if one self or family member are in danger.

Philosophy:
Dickey's Karate & Martial Arts Little Ninjas program utilizes early childhood teaching practices to guide our students to develop not only physically but mentally.We believe that all children need a good self-concept; a good feeling about themselves. This is essential for learning and making proper choices in life. Students will develop these qualities in a safe, positive environment. We provide them with a plan to follow that matches their learning level.

Goals are the focus of the martial arts. At Dickey's Karate & Martial Arts, children receive tangible rewards for their efforts during each session. And, at the end of each session students may demonstrate their hard work by taking a belt level exam, if they are ready and show interest. This reinforces the importance of goal-setting.

We believe that these skills, coupled with your efforts as a parent, give your child the tools needed to prepare them for life's challenges, both academically and socially.

Class Information:
Little Ninjas classes are 30 minutes long. We believe students peak at their learning curve within this 30-minute period.

In class children learn punches, kicks and hand techniques. They are taught real martial arts movements so as they progress and get more responsible they can apply the techniques in real-life situations.

Although the class is structured and serious, we also believe in providing a fun learning environment. We play games to help them learn, and we talk about how to work together. Our students experience varied learning techniques to help them grow to respect themselves, each other and the instructors, and to appreciate the learning environment.

Students also learn to yell for help in any situation. They learn how listening is better than just hearing something, and they learn how to actively watch their teacher. We want to help our students to understand that they are responsible for their own learning and growth.

  Philosophy:
  Dickey's Karate & Martial Arts Little Ninjas program utilizes  
  early childhood teaching practices to guide our students to
  develop not only physically but mentally.We believe that all
  children need a good self-concept; a good feeling about
  themselves. This is essential for learning and making proper
  choices in life. Students will develop these qualities in a safe, 
  positive environment. We provide them with a plan to follow that
  matches their learning level.

Goals are the focus of the martial arts. At Dickey's Karate & Martial Arts, children receive tangible rewards for their efforts during each session. And, at the end of each session students may demonstrate their hard work by taking a belt level exam, if they are ready and show interest. This reinforces the importance of goal-setting.

We believe that these skills, coupled with your efforts as a parent, give your child the tools needed to prepare them for life's challenges, both academically and socially.

Class Information:

Classes are 60 to 90 minutes long.

We have rank classes for several reasons:

Students themselves create a powerful learning environment through their own example

Students learn more when they can demonstrate for others.

Students need an environment where they have different levels of learning stimulus.

Advanced students learn to share their time and realize they can learn from all levels

They can be a positive and powerful influence on youth of the world.

Providing them with good working role models.